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Tooth Decay

Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is a damage that occurs when bacteria in the mouth generate acids in the mouth that eat away at a tooth. This can then lead to a hole in the tooth, which is commonly known as a cavity. If a cavity is not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection in...
Tooth Extractions

Tooth Extractions

Why does a tooth need to be extracted?If a tooth is cracked, split or fractured it will not heal, unlike a broken bone which will heal. What commonly causes a tooth to crack, split or fracture?Some examples may be chewing on hard objects such as ice, un-popped popcorn...
Dry Mouth And Impact On The Patient

Dry Mouth And Impact On The Patient

When people consider health conditions that may lead to disability and death, they usually think of cancer or heart disease. Rarely do they consider how essential good dental health is for quality of life in the later years. Tooth pain and tooth loss resulting in the...